29401 ZIP Code – Charleston, South Carolina
29401 is a ZIP code serving Charleston, South Carolina in Charleston County with a population of approximately 8,895 residents. At $80,886, the median household income here runs above the South Carolina average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $1,167,600 are well above the national average, with 60.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,868 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 50% single-family (increasing), 35% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.6%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 17.7% is above the U.S. average. About 75.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 34.4, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 29424, 29425, 29403.
ZIP Code 29401 Data
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ZIP 29401 vs. South Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 29401 | SC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,895 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $58k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.2M | $188k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,868 | $960 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 75.1% | 24.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 29424 – Charleston
- 29425 – Charleston
- 29403 – Charleston
- 29409 – Charleston
- 29407 – Charleston
- 29412 – Charleston
- 29464 – Mount Pleasant
- 29482 – Sullivans Island
- 29405 – North Charleston
- 29439 – Folly Beach
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29424 | CHARLESTON | 1,267 | Not provided |
| 29425 | CHARLESTON | Not provided | Not provided |
| 29403 | CHARLESTON | 22,363 | $62,281 |
| 29409 | CHARLESTON | 2,612 | Not provided |
| 29407 | CHARLESTON | 35,908 | $75,389 |